CAFE REVIEW

Sydney Morning Herald

Tuesday March 23, 2010

BY LUCY BARBOUR

Address Clover, 78 Booth Street, Annandale, 0433 258 252Look for the yellow arch on Booth Street and you'll find Clover, where a delightful team is busy brewing in-house coffee and serving breakfast from the wee morning hours.It used to be a laundry, though the "dry cleaning" sign beneath the counter is the only evidence. Inside it's a warm blend of cheerful pastels and funky furniture. Children's mobiles hang from the ceiling above long wooden tables and benches. A little miss in her pink polka dot coat shares an iced chocolate with dad as she draws with crayons. We devour a quick breakfast before work while a man dressed in shorts and a T-shirt lingers over his latte outside.The coffee is good and the breakfast menu fantastic. Don't expect monstrous portions. The flavours are the focus. Home-made baked beans with chilli labna ($10) are hearty and spicy. Arabian-style bircher muesli with pistachios and poached fruit ($8.50) is laced with dried coconut. An omelet with goat's cheese, pesto and mushrooms ($11) is beautifully balanced and baked organic eggs with mushrooms and napoli feta ($10.50) are served straight from the oven.Staff are friendly and attentive. We get the feeling we'd be welcome to stay all day.

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